Account Executive

Position Summary:
As Account Executive, you are responsible for garnering media and influencer coverage for all client accounts to meet your projects’ KPIs. In this role, you’re consistently seeking out “top-tier” new outlets and contacts as well as fostering active media relationships. Part of your role will be to help develop new creative strategies by contributing to and helping execute on thought leadership. As an effective communicator, you’re able to communicate not only the opportunities, but also the strategy and our value and successes to the client. You are regularly in touch with media and our clients, and have your finger on the pulse of an ever-changing national PR and communications landscape.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities
● Facilitate client coverage: Garner meaningful media and influencer coverage for all client
accounts. Develop new strategies and execute thought leadership opportunities for clients.
● Showcase and foster media relationships: Showcase deep media relationships and continue to
build on those for clients in the purview.
● Build new relationships: Consistently seek out new outlets, contacts, etc. that should be either
top tier or in communication with.
● Team up on creative strategies: Work with the team to develop new creative strategies on a
regular basis in order to land meaningful client coverage. Consistently craft compelling pitches.
● Communicate value and successes: Demonstrate a clear understanding of client goals and how
to effectively communicate value to the client.
● Keep a finger on the pulse: Keep up on the latest trends in the media and PR/storytelling
landscape.

EXPECTATIONS
● Resiliency: You show curiosity and resourcefulness to solve issues and gain understanding. You ask questions to clarify issues and resolve confusion. You maintain an open mind in the face of ambiguity.

● Manage Work: You establish clear goals and objectives, effectively managing multiple projects and/or deadlines at a time. You meet and manage deadlines. You communicate to your manager and team on what needs to be done and communicate with clarity, especially in light of changes to workloads to expectations. You actively support change across the organization.

● Show Initiative: You demonstrate a bias toward action and an ownership mentality. You identify what needs to be done without prompting, and you’re able to generate original thoughts and ideas.

● Integrity: You do not cut corners. You remain consistent in terms of what you say and do and in terms of your behavior toward others. You earn the trust of coworkers and maintain confidence.

QUALIFICATIONS
● (Preferred) Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
● (Preferred) Minimum of 3 years of PR experience working and/or interning at an agency
● Ability to showcase specific strategic results you have driven for non-profits, foundations,
and/or social and racial justice initiatives.
● Maintains close relationships with journalists in NYC or LA, as well as in the national landscape.
● Excellent written skills
● Based in or near LA or NYC office

BENEFITS
At Elle, we offer a competitive set of benefits including: full medical, dental, and vision, 401K matching, a monthly wellness and cell phone credit, a home office stipend, short and long term disability insurance, an annual bonus, unlimited vacation, competitive commission for new business referrals, no-meeting Mondays, year-round summer Fridays, and a unique parental leave program that includes a three-month scaled return.

DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. 

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.